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New case of illegal waste disposal: at least 50 times unloaded at the same site, with the construction site taken away
Croatia🏛️ PoliticsLean Progressive9/7/2026

New case of illegal waste disposal: at least 50 times unloaded at the same site, with the construction site taken away

The police have completed an investigation into three men suspected of illegally dumping large amounts of construction, communal, and bulky waste on the territory of Blizna Gornja between 2025 and 2026. The suspects, aged 66, 48, and 43, allegedly transported and dumped waste at least 30 times between January 2025 and August 2026, with the 66-year-old, as the responsible person of a trading company, instructing his employee to remove waste from construction sites in the Split-Dalmatia and Šibenik-Knin counties. The 43-year-old owner of a workshop is suspected of transporting and dumping waste at least 20 more times at the same location. In total, the police suspect at least 50 instances of illegal waste disposal. As part of the investigation, two trucks used by the men were temporarily seized. The police plan to file a penalty report with the Municipal State Prosecutor’s Office in Split for suspicion of environmental damage through waste. The State Inspectorate continues to carry out measures within its jurisdiction.

A 22-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly killing his one-year-old child by running over the toddler with his car while reversing out of a garage, according to police reports. The incident occurred in Berane, Montenegro, and initially appeared to be an accident when the father brought the lifeless child to the hospital, claiming the child had fallen from a rooftop. However, investigators quickly uncovered evidence suggesting a different sequence of events. The tragedy unfolded on Saturday afternoon when the 22-year-old father, identified as A. I., transported his one-year-old son to the Clinical Hospital Center in Berane. Medical staff immediately alerted the police, who arrived at the hospital to investigate the circumstances surrounding the child's death. Upon arrival, the officers confirmed the identity of the child and the father, who stated that the boy had died after falling from the roof of an auxiliary building. Authorities swiftly informed the public prosecutor’s office, initiating an investigation into the incident. The body was transferred to the Clinical Center of Montenegro for an autopsy. The critical turning point came during the examination of the location where the father claimed the accident occurred. Police began to doubt the account given by the father, leading them to conduct further criminal investigations and gather additional information. According to police statements, the investigation revealed that the 22-year-old suspect may have accidentally struck his child with his vehicle while exiting the garage. It was determined that the father, suspected of the crime, was driving his passenger motor vehicle backward from the garage and made contact with the child, resulting in the child's death. The vehicle was temporarily seized for forensic analysis, and the 22-year-old father was arrested following instructions from the public prosecutor. He faces charges related to a serious criminal offense. The case has drawn attention from local authorities and the community, highlighting concerns over parental responsibility and road safety. The police emphasized the importance of thorough investigations in such tragic incidents to ensure justice is served. The father's initial statement about the child's fall from a rooftop was found inconsistent with the findings from the scene and subsequent forensic examinations. Local residents expressed shock and sadness over the incident, emphasizing the need for increased awareness regarding child safety around vehicles. Community leaders called for stricter measures to prevent similar tragedies, urging parents to exercise greater caution when operating vehicles near children. As the investigation continues, the public prosecutor's office will determine the next steps in the legal process. The results of the autopsy and any additional evidence collected will play a crucial role in establishing the exact cause of the child's death and determining the appropriate charges against the accused. The case underscores the importance of rigorous police work in uncovering the truth behind seemingly accidental deaths.

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Večernji list logoVečernji listIndependentProgressiveFactual 85Objective 808/30/2026
The father (22) brought the dead child (1) to the hospital and claimed that it had fallen from the roof.

U Beranama je došlo do tragikomije gdje je 22-godišnji otac doveo mrtvo jednogodišnje dijete u bolnicu i tvrdio da je dijete padlo s krova pomoćnog objekta. Međutim, policija je tokom istrage posumnjala u ovu priču i utvrdila da je dijete, prema dostupnim podacima, moguće poginulo nakon što je otac automobilom izlazio unatrag iz garaže i udario vlastito dijete. Dijete je prevezano u Klinički centar Crne Gore za obdukciju, dok je otac uhićen na osnovu sumnje u teško kazneno djelo.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the incident as a tragic case involving potential criminal negligence by the father, emphasizing the state's involvement through police investigation and legal action. The focus on the father's possible wrongdoing and the formal charges against him suggests a left-leaning framing,

Why factuality (85): The article accurately reflects the primary source document from Telegraf.rs, detailing the police investigation into the father’s account of his child’s death. It mentions the initial claim of the child falling from a roof, followed by the discovery through police investigation that the child was h

Why objectivity (80): The tone remains neutral, presenting both the initial account and the subsequent findings of the police. However, there is some dramatic phrasing such as 'strange truth' and 'tragic death,' which slightly leans towards a more narrative style rather than strictly objective reporting.

Večernji list logoVečernji listIndependentCenterFactual 50Objective 609/2/2026
New case of illegal waste disposal: at least 50 times unloaded at the same site, with the construction site taken away

The police have completed an investigation into three men suspected of illegally dumping large amounts of construction, communal, and bulky waste on the territory of Blizna Gornja between 2025 and 2026. The suspects, aged 66, 48, and 43, allegedly transported and dumped waste at least 30 times between January 2025 and August 2026, with the 66-year-old, as the responsible person of a trading company, instructing his employee to remove waste from construction sites in the Split-Dalmatia and Šibenik-Knin counties. The 43-year-old owner of a workshop is suspected of transporting and dumping waste at least 20 more times at the same location. In total, the police suspect at least 50 instances of illegal waste disposal. As part of the investigation, two trucks used by the men were temporarily seized. The police plan to file a penalty report with the Municipal State Prosecutor’s Office in Split for suspicion of environmental damage through waste. The State Inspectorate continues to carry out measures within its jurisdiction.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a criminal investigation involving environmental violations and does not exhibit clear ideological framing, loaded language, or one-sided sourcing. It presents the facts of the case neutrally, focusing on the actions of individuals and the legal process.

Why factuality (50): This article is also unrelated to the main event and focuses on a different criminal case involving assault and vehicle incidents. It contains no factual information about the child's death or the police investigation mentioned in the primary source.

Why objectivity (60): The article reports on a different crime in a neutral tone, but again, it is not relevant to the main event and thus cannot be assessed for objectivity in relation to that specific issue.

Novi list logoNovi listIndependentCenterFactual 50Objective 609/1/2026
He's been breaking into bars and a tavern in the cemetery. He's had three robberies, cash and liquor.

The police investigated three burglaries in the area around Rijeka and arrested a 21-year-old Croatian national suspected of committing three serious theft offenses. The suspect broke into a castle in Grobnik on July 29, stealing cash from a cabinet. He then burglarized a catering establishment in Bakar on August 12, taking a cash deposit and damaging a trading company from Rijeka. After fleeing, he was quickly apprehended by police. On August 31, he again broke into a catering establishment in Kraljevice, stealing a cash deposit and several bottles of alcoholic beverages from the refrigerator. Attempting to flee, he was caught shortly after. During the investigation, police, at the request of the Rijeka City Court, searched his vehicle and found items linked to the alleged crimes. The total damage caused by the burglaries amounted to approximately 1,700 euros. The suspect has been formally reported to the local state prosecutor’s office in Rijeka for suspicion of committing three serious theft offenses.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual report on a criminal case involving a young man accused of multiple burglaries. There is no evident ideological or political framing, nor any emphasis on specific political groups, policies, or narratives. The focus remains strictly on the legal proceedings and the act

Why factuality (50): This article discusses an entirely different incident involving thefts and is unrelated to the main event described in the primary source. As such, it contains no relevant factual information about the child's death or the police investigation. It is not aligned with the primary source at all.

Why objectivity (60): The article maintains a neutral tone regarding the thefts but is clearly focused on a different topic. Since it doesn't address the main event, it cannot be assessed for objectivity in relation to that specific issue.

Net.hr logoNet.hrIndependentCenterFactual 50Objective 608/31/2026
Bloody showdown in Chachins: After a fight in front of a cafe, he killed two men with a car

Policija u Čačincima, u Virovitičko-podravskoj županiji, sumnjiči 29-godišnjaka za dvostruki pokušaj ubojstva. Incident je nastao u subotu oko 1.30 sati u kafiću gdje su se tri muškarca, svi pod utjecajem alkohola, sukobili verbalno i fizički. Osumnjičeni je prema njima dao prijetnju smrću. Nakon što se situacija smirila, dva ozlijeđena mladaća su pošla kući, ne znajući da će biti cilj za osvetu. Osumnjičeni je zatim vozeći automobil udario dvojicu muškaraca ispred kuće 28-godišnjaka, a potom je odlučio udaljiti se s mjesta nesreće. Ozlijeđenima je pružena liječnička pomoć u Općoj bolnici Virovitica. Osumnjičeni je uhićen i predan pritvorskom nadzorniku.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of a criminal incident without overt ideological framing. It reports on the police investigation, the sequence of events, and the legal actions taken against the suspect. There is no evident left or right-leaning language, emphasis, or sourcing. The focus is on

Why factuality (50): This article covers a completely separate case involving illegal waste disposal and has no connection to the main event described in the primary source. Therefore, it provides no factual content related to the child's death or the police investigation.

Why objectivity (60): The article presents facts about the waste disposal case in a neutral manner, but since it is unrelated to the main event, it cannot be evaluated for objectivity concerning that specific issue.

N1 Hrvatska logoN1 HrvatskaIndependentCenterFactual 5Objective 859/7/2026
USKOK published important documents on pollution in Varaždin and Gospić

The Croatian State Judicial Administration (USKOK) has released two important documents related to an investigation into illegal waste disposal in the areas of Varaždin and Gospić. The documents include a report by the Faculty of Geotechnics at the University of Zagreb assessing environmental protection expert findings for the site of the former Florijan Bobić factory in Varaždin. Another document is a physical-chemical analysis of microplastics in groundwater samples from Gospić, conducted by the Institute for Waters 'Josip Juraj Strossmayer' at the request of USKOK. These reports were made public due to significant public interest in the ongoing criminal case involving multiple suspects accused of environmental crimes.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the release of documents by USKOK regarding an environmental crime investigation. It does not exhibit biased language, one-sided sourcing, or omission of context. The content is balanced and focuses on the procedural actions taken by the judicial body.

Why factuality (5): The article discusses environmental pollution investigations in Varaždin and Gospić by USKOK, but has nothing to do with the primary source document about a child's death in Berane. The factual content is unrelated to the event described in the primary source.

Why objectivity (85): The article presents information objectively, stating facts about USKOK's investigation and the documents released. It avoids taking sides or using emotionally charged language.

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